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2018-19 MAYOR'S CITY BUILDER AWARD

The Mayor and Gloucester-South Nepean Ward Councillor will present the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Chris Nihmey on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the start of the next City Council meeting at Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers), Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West.

The Mayor’s City Builder Award is a civic honour created to recognize an individual, group or organization that, through outstanding volunteerism or exemplary action, has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to making our city a better place today and for the future. This may include lifelong service, outstanding acts of kindness, inspiring charitable work, community building or other exemplary achievements.

"Pleased to present the Mayor's City Builder Award to local author @ChrisNihmey for his incredible resilience and advocacy for mental health. / Je suis fier de remettre le Prix du bâtisseur de la ville à Chris Nihmey, pour son engagement en matière de santé mentale."

Mayor Jim Watson, Ottawa City Council

"What an inspirational story. Congratulations Chris and thank you for giving hope to everyone battling mental health disorders. It’s an honour to recognize your advocacy work and thank you for sharing your story."

Councillor Qaqish, City of Ottawa

Thank you, Peter Dunlap, for nominating me for this special award. I am so grateful for your act of kindness. You've given me a much larger platform to share my message of hope, resilience, and healing.